Originally Posted By: KenK
Think of it like you hold the blade while shaving the arm, but its just on my thumb, which provides good feedback.
Thats the way I was taught from my father. You can really tell the difference in sharpness that way. You know its damn sharp when you go to do it like you always have and cut yourself. I now do different methods, but the thumb across the edge is my quick check on my EDC knives if they come into question...